Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Deba 165 mm KS2016 with SAYA

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Deba 165 mm KS2016 with SAYAThe Masamoto Shiro ko Hongasumi: The much loved KS line from Masamoto Sohonten. This line is the most popular line from Masamoto, forged with Hitachi Shiro ko (White 2) steel and iron clad. With only carbon added, the white steel is the most pure form of steel allowing extreme sharpness yet very easy to sharpen. The KS line has better fit and finished compared to the KK line. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has

Experience the Japanese ambiance passed on from days of old with the easy-to-use Yukihira pot

220 mm  Blade Height at Heel

without the not-so-useful nagura and comes with a “removable” base (the box) rather than a permanently mounted to a base

The blade is on the thicker side within its category

(Shinko - Shigeki Made)

260 mm  Blade Height at Heel

the Hyper line is splash and has absoutely no loading

the upfront cost is also quite significant

7 mm Maintenance:

and handle making processes for this specialist tool

49 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

K&S is proud to announce the availability of the long awaited budget R2 line: the Syousin Suminagashi by Master Shiro Kamo from Echizen